Impact of breastfeeding on the physical and somatic development of children
Abstract
Purpose: The aim of the research is the study of the influence of various types of feeding and care for the dynamics of somatic and metabolic development of children. Material and research methods: Physical - somatic development, as well as immunological indices and morbidity of children in relation to the type of feeding and principles of care were studied. For the first time prognostic criteria of risk of development of somatic pathology depending on the types of feeding and principles of care have been developed. Еhe influence of the type of feeding and the nature of care on the adaptive capacity and imbalance in the system of children's immunity in different age periods has been proved. For the first time, a cohort - prospective study was conducted with long follow-up care of children from birth to 14 years. Еhe correlation between physical, immune and somatic status of children in different age periods was first proved.